Udio Strikes AI Licensing Deal With Merlin for Independent Labels

Udio’s new licensing agreement with Merlin lets independent labels and artists control and profit from their works used in AI training.
Music Week

Now the independent sector is licensed with Udio following 'landmark' Merlin AI partnership

Merlin, the digital licensing agency for the indies, unveiled what it described as a “landmark partnership” with Udio. It is ...
Music Business Worldwide

Udio strikes AI licensing deal with Merlin after UMG and Warner Music settlements

For Merlin, the Udio deal marks its latest with an AI company after striking a partnership with AI audio company ElevenLabs ...
Music Business Worldwide

Merlin appoints 2026–2027 Board, adding five new global representatives

Merlin has confirmed the makeup of its Board for the 2026–2027 term, bringing together representatives from independent ...
The Music Network

Mushroom Music Co-CEO Chris Maund Reappointed to Merlin Board

Chris Maund, the co-CEO of Mushroom Music, has been reappointed to the Merlin board this week.
Yahoo Finance

Merlin to Go Public via Business Combination with Inflection Point-led SPAC as Leading Defense Prime Contractor for AI in Aviation

BOSTON, August 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merlin, a leading developer of assured, autonomous flight technology for defense customers, and Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. I (BAC), a SPAC led and backed ...
Den Of Geek

Merlin series 3 episode 3 review: The Goblin’s Gold

I have to confess: I wasn’t overly enthusiastic about watching The Goblin’s Gold. I was thinking that the writers would follow the ‘monster-run-amok’ storyline that has been prevalent more than once ...
Billboard

Merlin Partners With Music Platform & Direct-to-Fan Marketplace Nina Protocol for Merlin Connect Initiative

Merlin will provide Nina with music, API-backed operational infrastructure, and support and mentorship, including collaboration with Merlin members. By Chris Eggertsen Indie digital rights group ...